We support schools to meet the needs of children from Traveller backgrounds (including Gypsy, Roma, Travellers of Irish Heritage, Showmen, Circus and Occupational Travellers). We can offer support with:
- admission into school, links with parents, carers and communities, advice and direction on settling in, induction and transition
- short-term intervention programmes, which can include in-class support
- individualised transition programmes for Traveller pupils from primary to secondary
- developing inclusive approaches, fostering positive relationships and planning curriculum opportunities to value and promote Traveller culture
- catch-up teaching onsite
- anti-racism CPD for school staff and workshops for pupils
Resources
- Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen’s Experiences of Education – Understanding Traveller’s experiences of primary and secondary education (Report 2022)
- Guide to Roma
- GRT Everyday Racism
- Supporting Roma Voices – University of Salford (2016)
- NATT Roma resources
Useful links
- It’s Kushti to Rokker – a video for travellers by travellers
- Improving outcomes for GRT pupils – DfE research